Veterinary Assistant - Laurel Veterinary Clinic

Suveto; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in veterinary healthcare seeks a Veterinary Assistant for their Laurel Veterinary Clinic location. This full-time role requires a compassionate individual with excellent communication skills, capable of assisting veterinarians and providing client support in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a genuine love for animals and be ready to contribute positively to the team's core values.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet care discounts

401K with true match up to 4%

Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples and manage nursing care.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Laurel Veterinary Clinic

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Founded in 1971, Laurel Veterinary Clinic, which is part of the Suveto network of hospitals, has been serving the community of Broomfield for over 50 years. Voted Best of Broomfield for the last six years, we pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care. As a 5 DVM small animal practice, we live by our core values, practice fear-free medicine and emphasize client education as the best means to provide gold-standard patient care.

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

This is a full-time position. $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Our Veterinary Assistants provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service. This is a dynamic position that requires flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for animals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Laurel’s Core Values

• Client/Patient Focused: Make the client feel welcome, important, and valued. Offer best medicine to every patient. Treat each patient as though they are your own.
• Growth Mindset: Embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks, celebrate the success of others. Give and receive feedback openly.
• Compassionate: Seek to understand how others feel. Be kind to coworkers, clients, and patients. Assume positive intent.
• Trustworthy: Show up mentally and physically ready for your shift. Be competent to do your job. Be honest.
• Team Player: One mission, one team. Anticipate the needs of others. Be flexible and willing to help. Be willing to listen and offer support. Communicate effectively with others.
  
  

We are seeking a candidate who will embrace our core values while demonstrating the qualifications and skills listed below.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.
• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.
  
  

Benefits

Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Laurel Veterinary Clinic, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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